PSYCHOL 7245 - Research Project in Health Psychology II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 7245 Course Research Project in Health Psychology II Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 9 Contact By supervision Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PSYCHOL 7230 Restrictions Available to M Psych (Health) students only Assessment Dissertation examined as per Academic Program Rule 3 of degree, students must complete this course to fulfil requirements of research project Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Anna Chur-Hansen
School of Psychology
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. To review and analyse critically research in a specific area of health psychology.
2. Acquire knowledge and competency in the design and completion of research studies in health psychology
3. Acquire and apply skills in critical analysis.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,2,3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,2,3 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1,2,3 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with searching methods.
For additional information please refer to the Master of Psychology (Health) program handbook at the following link:
Online Learning
This course may use MyUni for one or more of the following:
- Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
- Submission of assessment
- Access to resources such as forms, templates and additional readings
- Self-directed learning activities
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The Supervisor and trainee meet regularly in formal scheduled supervision meetings. The amount of supervision required will depend on the development needs of the trainee and the stage of progression of the literature review and research project.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1) Literature Review (4000-5000 words)
2) Research Project Report (5000-8000 words)
These tasks should constitute approximately 6 months of full-time student work (or the equivalent).Learning Activities Summary
As this subject involves research no formal lectures are mandated. The Learning Activities depend upon the nature of the research project and developmental needs of the trainee. The Learning Activities reflect the Learning Outcomes stated.Specific Course Requirements
On the initial enrolment into this Master’s program, all students (unless already a Registered Psychologist) MUST apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. All students are required to provide a copy of their registration details to the Program Administrator on their first day in the Program: this will be required for the Summer School courses Interviewing & Intervention and Evidence-Based Practice. The application form and details of fees payable are available from the PBA website:
Candidates are required to consent to a police check as part of their application to the Psychology Board of Australia for Provisional Registration, a requirement of enrolment in the program. A satisfactory current police check is a mandatory requirement for acceptance to and continuation within the program. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning outcome(s) being addressed Literature Review (4000-5000 words) Summative 30% All Research Project Report (5000-8000) words Summative 70% All Assessment Detail
The assessment tasks outlined below are used to assess the Learning Outcomes specified.
1) A critical review of the literature in an area of Health Psychology relevant to the Research Project (4000-5000 words)
2) A Research Report in an area of relevance to Health Psychology (5000-8000 words). The Research Report should be of a standard that is publishable in a peer-reviewed journal.
These two assessment tasks are examined by two independent examiners with appropriate knowledge and expertise concerning the general topic of the research project.
For further information please refer to the Assessment Policy in the Master of Psychology (Health) Program Handbook at the following link:
Submission
In the case of an unsatisfactory performance in this subject the student will be given an opportunity to do further work to revise and complete the literature review and/or the research project to a satisfactory standard.
For further information please refer to the Assessment Policy in the Master of Psychology (Health) Program Handbook at the following link:
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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